70 Not Out

Born Maurice Micklewhite, son of a Billingsgate fish porter and a charlady,ichael Caine's life has been an extraordinary rollercoaster - from washingishes and fighting on National Service, to winning two Oscars and beingnighted by the Queen. With more than 80 films to his name, he has starred inome of the classics of modern cinema.: as an action anti-hero in "Get Carter" a Cockney Lothario in "Alfie" and a disillusioned alcoholic academic in "ducating Rita". He is an enduring model of British cool. This authorisediography charts the amazing highs and lows in his turbulent ride to fame,ortune and respect.